Mooovin On Up to 2nd Grade

Miss Howell’s Curious Calves

Science Language Arts Social Studies Math Student Resources Parent Resources Class Information

Steering Science

States of MatterForcePlants

States of Matter

Working on:• Identifying states of matter as solids, liquids, and gases.Practice:• Worksheet on physical properties including hardness, color, and flexibilityGames:• States of Matter Games

States of Matter Lesson Plan

Force

Working on:• Describing observable effects of force, including buoyancy, gravity, and

magnetism.Practice:• Worksheet on identifying simple machines, including the inclined plane, lever,

pulley, wedge, screw, and wheel and axle.Games:• Force Games

Force Lesson Plan

Plants

Working on:• Identifying the relationship of structure to function in plants, including

roots, stems, leaves, and flowers.Practice:• Worksheet on identifying simple different parts of plants and their

functions.Games:• Plant Identifying Games

Plants Lesson Plan

Lingering Language Arts

Key Ideas/DetailsCompare & ContrastWord RecognitionFluency

Key Ideas/ Details

Working on:• Asking and answering such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding

of key details in a text.Practice:• Worksheet on understanding the main idea and supporting details in a narrative text.Games:• Games on finding the Key Ideas and Details of a story

Key Ideas/ Details Lesson Plan

Compare & Contrast

Working on:• Comparing and Contrasting two or more versions of the same story.Practice:• Worksheet on comparing and contrasting the two versions of the Three Little Pigs.Games:• Comparing and Contrasting Games

Compare and Contrast Lesson Plan

Word Recognition

Working on:• Determining the meaning of words and phrases in a text.Practice:• Worksheet on determining the meaning of words and phrases in a textGames:• Word Recognition Games

Word Recognition Lesson Plan

Fluency

Working on:• Through shared readings, teachers and students read and reread text from

the book with fluency and expression/Practice:• Students practice fluency with books.Games:• Games on reading passages.

Fluency Lesson Plan

Steering Social Studies

TimeMapImmigration

Time

Working on:• Using digital tools to access and retrieve informationPractice:• Worksheet on time.Games:• Time Games

Time Lesson Plan

Map

Working on:• Teaching students about different kinds of maps.Practice:• Worksheet on identifying different mapsGames:• Map Games

Map Lesson Plan

Immigration

Working on:• Identifying family histories that trace back to other countriesPractice:• Worksheet on identifying student’s personal family histories.

Immigration Lesson Plan

Moooing in Math

MeasurementTimeMoneyAdd/Subtract

Measurement

Working on:• Exploring the need for standard measurement tools.Practice:• Worksheet on identifying different measurement tools and the use for

them.Games:• Measurement Games

Measurement Lesson Plan

Time

Working on:• Introducing students to the clock and telling time to the hour.Practice:• Worksheet on telling time.Games:• Time Telling Games

Time Lesson Plans

Money

Working on:• Identifying coins, describing their attributes, learning their value, and

counting coins.Practice:• Worksheet on coins and counting.Games:• Money Games

Money Lesson Plan

Addition & Subtract

Working on:• Incorporating fun with addition and subtraction fact families.Practice:• Worksheet on addition and subtractionGames:• Addition and Subtraction Games

Addition and Subtraction Lesson Plans

Student Resources

DictionaryThesaurus Encyclopedia

Parent Resources

FormsScheduleClass Supplies

Forms

• Medical History Form• Field Trip Form• Personal Information Form

Schedule7:45 Bell Rings7:50-8:00 Morning Warm Ups8:00-9:00 Language Arts9:05-9:50 Physical Education9:55-10:10 Snack Time10:10-11:15 Mathematics11:20-11:50 Lunch11:50-12:00 Bathroom Break12:00-12:50 Art/Music12:55-1:40 Social Studies1:45-2:30 Science2:30-3:00 Afternoon

Routines/Dismissal

Class Supplies

Any help with these needs would be greatly appreciated!• Hand Soap or germX• Pencils• Kleenex• Paper Towels

Class Information

About the TeacherCalendarLunch Menu

Calendar

About Me

Welcome to Second Grade! My name is Miss Howell and I am just ecstatic about this coming up year! Get ready because we are going to have an amooozing time! If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to email me.

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What’s for Lunch?October 20-24Monday: Wednesday: Friday:Breakfast Breakfast BreakfastSausage Biscuit Cheese Grits and Toast Biscuit and GravyFruit Cup Fruit Cup Fruit CupLunch Lunch LunchPizza Hot Dog CheeseburgerHam & Cheese Sandwich Tuna Sandwich Turkey Club SubCorn Corn BroccoliSalad French Fries SaladFruit Cup Salad Apple SauceChocolate Chip Cookie Peanut Butter Bars Vanilla Pudding

Tuesday: Thursday:Breakfast BreakfastFrench Toast Sticks Breakfast PizzaFruit Cup Choice of CerealLunch LunchChicken Nuggets Taco SaladGrilled Cheese Corn DogMac N Cheese Broccoli and RiceCarrot Sticks Sliced PeachesBrownie Bites Sugar Cookie